{"id":4182,"date":"2024-07-26T18:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T18:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/?p=4182"},"modified":"2024-09-28T02:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T02:52:32","slug":"a-new-assistant-director-joins-the-dci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/announcements\/a-new-assistant-director-joins-the-dci\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Assistant Director Joins the DCI!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Willow-Paul.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Willow Paul slide\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Willow-Paul.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Willow-Paul-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Willow-Paul-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Willow-Paul-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DCI is happy to share that Willow Paul is our new Assistant Director! Willow will be assisting with the development, implementation, and assessment of the DCI\u2019s programs and operations. Willow earned her B.A. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Colorado State University with a specialization in Deliberative Practice, making her particularly well-suited to help lead the DCI\u2019s efforts in creating opportunities for productive dialogue and deliberation in diverse classroom settings, outside of the classroom, and in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Willow has conducted in-depth research on\u00a0deliberative democracy, facilitation training, and public discourse initiatives. Her master\u2019s thesis, \u201cHealing a Divided Democracy,\u201d provides important insights on efforts to bridge divides in hyperpolarized societies. Willow also served on the leadership team at Colorado State\u2019s Center for Public Deliberation and has extensive experience designing deliberative processes, facilitating difficult conversations, and conducting research on deliberative practices.\u00a0Willow\u2019s dedication to supporting the DCI\u2019s mission is grounded in a deep appreciation for the diverse ideological landscape of the United States. She is deeply committed to this work, and her extensive research and practitioner experience will enable her to make significant contributions to expanding the impact that the DCI has had thus far.  \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All to say, we are excited that Willow has joined the DCI team! Watch out for blog posts and emails from Willow, and say hi to her if you see her around campus or in the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DCI is happy to share that Willow Paul is our new Assistant Director! Willow will be assisting with the development, implementation, and assessment of the DCI\u2019s programs and operations. 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